When did Same-Sex Marriages in Illinois become Legal?

Because
there is a 24 hour waiting period - the earliest you can have your
Same-Sex Marriage is June 2, 2011.

What is an Illinois Same-Sex Marriage?

A Same-Sex Marriage is a legal relationship granted by the state of
Illinois. Couples who enter into a Same-Sex Marriage in Illinois are
entitled to the same benefits and protections that state law
provides to married couples.

How much does an Illinois Same-Sex Marriage License Cost?

In most counties, the license costs $30. Some county offices do
not accept all methods of payment - so bring cash with you to the
clerk's office.

Is there a Waiting Period and County Requirement?

Yes. There is a 24 hour waiting period between the time you
apply for your Same-Sex Marriage license and the time you have your
legal Same-Sex Marriage ceremony

Because of this - the earliest date that you can legally
have your Same-Sex Marriage ceremony is June 2, 2011

The License is only valid in the county where it was issued
a day after it is issued and is valid for the following 60 days

Can my Illinois Same-Sex Marriage License Expire?

Yes. You must have your Same-Sex Marriage ceremony and have your Same-Sex Marriage certified in that county
within 60 days by an authorized person or the license becomes
invalid. Once you have the Same-Sex Marriage certified, it becomes and
remains valid until it is dissolved.

Do we need to be residents of Illinois?

You do not have to be a resident of Illinois or a resident of the
county.

Who can enter into an Illinois Same-Sex Marriage?

You can enter into a Same-Sex Marriage in Illinois if you are a
same-sex or opposite-sex couple in a committed relationship.

You and
your partner must both be at least 18 years old

Neither of you
can already be in a marriage, Same-Sex Marriage, or similar legal
relationship

Illinois does not allow Same-Sex Marriages between
relatives

Do we both need to apply for a license?

Yes. Both you and your partner must appear at the county clerk’s
office to apply for a Same-Sex Marriage license.

You must each show proof of your identity, such as a
driver's license or state-issued photo identification

Both you and your partner must sign the application
witnessed by the county clerk

What do we do with the Illinois Same-Sex Marriage License?

You must deliver the license to the person who will certify your
Same-Sex Marriage. Your license then becomes a Same-Sex Marriage certificate.

Your Same-Sex Marriage Certificate must be returned to the county clerk’s office where it was issued
within 10 days of the ceremony so that it can be officially
registered by the clerk

The Same-Sex Marriage Certificate is not a complete legal document
until it has been recorded in the county clerk's office where it
was issued

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